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Sharks
When many think of sharks, they think of the movie Jaws or a dangerous man-eating fish. In reality, sharks is a large group of fish that includes very small to much larger fish. Some can be harmful to man and others are harmless. To delve into this interesting and diverse group of cartilaginous saltwater fish that have sharp teeth and a bad reputation, ask your questions in this category.
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What type of sharks attacked the crew of the Indianapolis?
During World War II, the USS Indianapolis was sunk by a Japanese torpedo. The ship sank and oceanic whitetip sharks killed many of the men.
Are alligators worse than sharks?
lets take an adult american alligator , and an adult great white. the alligator would win obviously, with a bite of 2000 pounds of pressure per square inch. while the great white only has a bite pressure of about 691-900. alligators are far worse than sharks. watch out!
How are teeth of sharks that eat shelllfish different from other shark teeth?
Sharks that eat shellfish, like the tiger shark or hammerhead, have teeth that are typically broader and flatter compared to those of other sharks. These specialized teeth are designed for crushing and grinding shells, allowing them to effectively access the soft tissue inside. In contrast, sharks that primarily feed on fish have sharper, more pointed teeth suited for grasping and tearing their prey. This adaptation reflects their dietary needs and hunting strategies.
Due to its sheer size and weight, there are only two known natural predators to adult Walruses. The Orca or Killer Whale and the Polar Bear. Even these predators aren't known to hunt on adults due to the danger of being hurt by their tusks. They prefer the Walrus calves as they are easier to hunt and less dangerous. Young ones that get crushed or wounded in a stampede are the easiest targets for the predators.
Apart from these natural predators, Man is the biggest hunter of Walruses. For centuries, the humans living in the Arctic regions have hunted & consumed Walrus Meat.
Are we the the only predator to megalodon sharks?
Adult megalodons probably had no enemies, they are extinct now.
Where is the habitat of the thresher shark located?
They are found in all temperate oceans of the world.
No sharks do not eat plankton they would rather scavenge or hunt and besides whales eat plankton and whoever posted this question thanx it was a good question
a bottom part of a fishes chin that is used to attract prey of find food at the bottom of the sea floor
What happens when a Shark eats a Manatee?
Hopefully that will not happen because generally, Manatees live in lakes or rivers, while sharks live in the oceans or the sea.
Additional Info: Sharks don't usually prey on adult Manatee, but the calves are preyed on by sharks crocodiles and alligators. Once the Manatee is fully grown this becomes rare, due to their sheer size, but the young calves are at risk, and will die if they are attacked by a shark.
How are sharks portrayed in movies and television is this an accurate view of sharks?
When they are saying the shark is bad, theyare really quite inaccurate. Only 10 people die from shark attacks in the whole world every year. That's way less than some other animals. And when they do attack people, it's often surfers, because from underneath, surfers look like the shark's favourite pray, seals. And don't poor seals, because there are humans who kill seals just a brutally anyway, and sharks kill humans! Only about 20% of the world's shark population is left now. Save the sharks! From the shark expert girl.
What is the relationship between a bony fish and a turtle?
the difference betweeen fish and turtle is that they dont have the same name and there both living creatures that live and act in different environments or habbit tats
Scientific name for a cartilaginous fish?
The scientific name for the phylum of cartilaginous fishes is Chondricthyes. More specifically, sharks are categorized under subclass Elasmobranchii which is then divided into the subdivisions Selachii (sharks) and Batoidea (skates and rays).
How many megalodons are there?
None. They're all extinct. yet scientist believe that some still exist, and they could have lived thousands of feet underwater for the last thousands of years.
What is the size difference between whale and shark?
A whale Shark is a Shark "big as a whale". Means it's a fish, Breathes with gills etc.
Whales are mammals, air breathing, live birth etc.
Can sharks smell blood if not in the water?
In addition to blood, menstrual fluid is made up of several components including endometrial cells, cervical mucus and vaginal secretions. So yes, sharks can smell it.
How do shark teeth help sharks?
It helps them because they can catch their prey easier and eat faster because of how sharp thier teeth are.
What is the least common shark?
As of right now, scientist are not sure which shark species is the least common. with around 95% of the ocean not yet being explored, overall it is hard to answer this question.
Who does a manta ray hide from?
Manta Rays hide from sharks and killer whales. well that's what me and my friend Abby said. How can we help an Manta ray please respond at Fleabug9612@yahoo.com thank u i would love to help please respond my name is Felicia. Thank you
coz of their size, the manta ray's only enemy (other than humans) are sharks. I don't think manta rays & killer whales live near enought 2 each other the warrant hiding...
